Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate (current) in European Union
European Union: Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate (current) was 9.47 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in European Union, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in European Union is 9.47 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 146.6% on the previous year and up 168.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in European Union peaked at 38.52 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -13.88 % change on previous year, in 2015.
European Union ranks 7th of 43 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate (current) in European Union, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 20.18 % change on previous year | +59.3% |
| 1973 | 29.78 % change on previous year | +47.6% |
| 1974 | 14.02 % change on previous year | -52.9% |
| 1975 | 15.66 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 1976 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -63.7% |
| 1977 | 12.81 % change on previous year | +125.2% |
| 1978 | 20.59 % change on previous year | +60.7% |
| 1979 | 22.33 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 1980 | 13.6 % change on previous year | -39.1% |
| 1981 | -13.76 % change on previous year | -201.2% |
| 1982 | -4 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 1983 | -3.61 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 1984 | -4.26 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 1985 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -165.1% |
| 1986 | 38.52 % change on previous year | +1289.5% |
| 1987 | 24.49 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 1988 | 9.98 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 1989 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -74.9% |
| 1990 | 25.18 % change on previous year | +904.3% |
| 1991 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 1992 | 9.69 % change on previous year | +226.7% |
| 1993 | -10.03 % change on previous year | -203.5% |
| 1994 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -156.1% |
| 1995 | 15.36 % change on previous year | +172.8% |
| 1996 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 1997 | -8.56 % change on previous year | -686.7% |
| 1998 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -139.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0297 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 2000 | -7.67 % change on previous year | -25928.5% |
| 2001 | 0.94 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 2002 | 8.41 % change on previous year | +794.9% |
| 2003 | 23.49 % change on previous year | +179.2% |
| 2004 | 14.79 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 2005 | 4.95 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2006 | 7.19 % change on previous year | +45.4% |
| 2007 | 15.84 % change on previous year | +120.3% |
| 2008 | 11.14 % change on previous year | -29.7% |
| 2009 | -9.98 % change on previous year | -189.6% |
| 2010 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 2011 | 8.3 % change on previous year | -741.8% |
| 2012 | -8.28 % change on previous year | -199.8% |
| 2013 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -146.0% |
| 2014 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 2015 | -13.88 % change on previous year | -761.2% |
| 2016 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -117.3% |
| 2017 | 6.51 % change on previous year | +171.2% |
| 2018 | 8.75 % change on previous year | +34.4% |
| 2019 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -117.0% |
| 2020 | -2.05 % change on previous year | +37.8% |
| 2021 | 12.61 % change on previous year | -716.2% |
| 2022 | -0.7605 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 2023 | 7.63 % change on previous year | -1102.9% |
| 2024 | 3.84 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 2025 | 9.47 % change on previous year | +146.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate (current) in European Union changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -25928.5% | 0.0297 % change on previous year | -7.67 % change on previous year |
| 1986 | +1289.5% | 2.77 % change on previous year | 38.52 % change on previous year |
| 2023 | +1102.9% | -0.7605 % change on previous year | 7.63 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.08 % change on previous year | 5.69 % change on previous year | 29.78 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 6.62 % change on previous year | -13.76 % change on previous year | 38.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.51 % change on previous year | -10.03 % change on previous year | 25.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.91 % change on previous year | -9.98 % change on previous year | 23.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6919 % change on previous year | -13.88 % change on previous year | 8.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.12 % change on previous year | -2.05 % change on previous year | 12.61 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near European Union
- 4 Syria 30 % change on previous year
- 5 Guyana 26.73 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Sao Tome and Principe 26.19 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Lebanon 22.57 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Ireland 21.94 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Tajikistan 21.83 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Belarus 21.38 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for European Union
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7211 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 23,360 current US$ per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4961 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 7.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 33,955 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9619 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.5591 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 26,328 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.3932 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in European Union?
- Gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in European Union was 9.47 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in European Union?
- The highest recorded value was 38.52 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in European Union?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.88 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does European Union rank for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate?
- European Union ranks 7th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in European Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross national expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.